Farmers’ markets are great places to pick up fresh fruit and veggies. Here's a list of markets we have found.
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Our seasoning of choice is usually salt, but as mentioned in a previous post, having too much salt may lead to serious health problems. So as part of keeping our bodies well and healthy, we need to keep an eye on our salt intake. Also less healthy foods are often high salt foods too, which means healthy eating goes hand-in-hand with low-salt eating.
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Here's real food that will give you the same results as those pricey pills...
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Ace that dinner party with this wine knowledge...
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It’s a word we hear often, but many of us are not sure of what omega 3 fatty acids actually are and how to get enough of them. Omega 3 fatty acids are essential polyunsaturated fatty acids needed by the body to maintain proper function and health. They’re called essential, because unlike most of the other fatty acids, our bodies are not able to make these, which means it’s essential that we get them from our diets.
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Wow your guests with these new recipes you can try on the braai!
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Try these spinach Thai-style wraps with chicken for a beauty and health boost!
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What does organic mean? We asked a local expert.
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“Keep your salt intake low” is a message we are all familiar with. But what exactly is salt and why the concern? Common table salt is made up mainly of sodium chloride (NaCl) and it’s really the sodium part of this mineral that is the problem, if we too much of it...
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This easy and quick breakfast will keep you satisfied till lunch. Try it now!
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So by now you know that you need to get your dark green veg, iron, calcium and Vitamin D. Here are some follow-on tips that will put you on the road towards getting all the goodness your body needs to keep you healthy and tip-top.
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Confused between buckwheat, bulgar, wheat and millet? Here's your guide to decoding grain.
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Need some comfort food? Try this hamburger – it's as guilt-free as it gets...
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We hear this word often, but what are antioxidants really?
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This dish is great if you're in a hurry, need a protein fix and want something a little different.
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A: What you need to be looking out for on labels are saturated fat and Trans fats, and then also cholesterol to a lesser degree. A few years ago when your dad was younger, the focus of heart-healthy nutrition was to avoid foods high in cholesterol. However, with research we now know that the real baddies are actually Trans fats and saturated fats and that these fat types have a greater impact on increasing heart disease risk, than dietary cholesterol.
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Even meat lovers will dig this chickpea and quinoa salad
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Feeling confused by all the nutrition information out there? Don’t know which of it applies to you? Find yourself constantly wondering which foods are important for you? In the next few posts, I thought to focus on foods and nutrients that are specifically important for women. They are simple and without frills and fuss and will provide you with a good starting point.
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Here's how to make your summer braai as healthy as possible...
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Think organic food is just for hippies? We'll help clear up the controversy...
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Here are 10 fresh and fast summer meals just for you!
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Although in moderation sugar is not a health hazard, we all know that we should avoid having loads of added sugar in our diets. When we say sugar, it means table sugar but also all the other forms of sugar that are used during food manufacturing.
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Trying to have a meat-free Monday but don't know what to cook? We've got you covered...
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Need to take a supplement? The answer really depends on you...
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